scholarly journals Acute-on-chronic pulmonary embolism and concomitant paradoxical embolism: two diseases, one intervention

Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Pietrasik ◽  
Aleksandra Gąsecka ◽  
Julia M. Smyk ◽  
Szymon Darocha ◽  
Dariusz Zieliński ◽  
...  
Radiology ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 232 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin R. Prince ◽  
Philip O. Alderson ◽  
H. Dirk Sostman

2021 ◽  
pp. 20200183
Author(s):  
Valentina Vespro ◽  
Stefano Fusco ◽  
Anna Maria Ierardi ◽  
Viviana Grassi ◽  
Ilenia D’Alessio ◽  
...  

Aortocaval fistula (ACF) is a rare complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), occurring in less than 1% of all AAAs. Paradoxical embolism can rarely be associated with ACF, pulmonary embolism may originate from dislodgment of thrombotic material from the AAA in the inferior vena cava (IVC) through the ACF. We report a case of a patient admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain and shortness of breath who immediately underwent thoraco-abdominal CT. Imaging allowed a prompt pre-operative diagnosis of an ACF between an AAA and the IVC, also identifying CT signs of right heart overload and the presence of a paradoxical pulmonary embolism.


2021 ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Ж.Б. Тұрлығазы ◽  
Д.Ж. Байділлаева ◽  
Р.А. Бакриев

Нейромониторинг рассматривается в широком понятии, включая динамическую оценку неврологического статуса, дискретное или непрерывное использование электрофизиологических, биохимических, ультразвуковых, рентгеновских, изотопных и других методов. Несмотря на современные технологические возможности, динамическая неврологическая оценка продолжает оставаться одним из наиболее простых и важных способов оценки адекватности интенсивной терапии. Более того, данные инструментальных методов всегда должны рассматриваться только в сопоставлении с клинической картиной. Нарастание степени угнетения сознания, глубины двигательных и тонических расстройств, увеличение числа симптомов «выпадения» ЧМН отражает неэффективность терапии. Neuromonitoring is broadly considered including dynamic neurological examination, discrete and continuous application of electrophysiological, biochemical, ultrasonic, X-ray, isotope and other methods. The dynamic neurological examination continues to remain as one of the easiest and the most important ways of adequate assessment of intensive treatment despite modern technological capabilities. Moreover, the instrumental procedure data shall be always considered just within the comparison with clinical practice. The increase of the depression of consciousness degree, the depth of movement and tonic disorders, multiplication of the incidence of SBN (Skull Brain Nerves) "loss" symptoms reflect the ineffectiveness of treatment. Cerebral - corporal para infrared oxymetrical system is suitable for estimating the patient’s (infantschildren-adults) condition with possible disorder of cerebral and/or corporal oxygenation even with keeping normal degrees of Arterial blood pressure and SpO2. rSO2 index is indicative of the balance between oxygen delivery and intake within the regions of interest. This method is used as intraoperative neuromonitoring in cases of high risk of hypoxic brain damage during surgical interventions on the vessels of the neck, surgical treatment of chronic pulmonary embolism, aneurysm and aortic dissection, as well as to assess the severity of cerebral ischemia in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia, pathology of the arteries of the head and neck, chronic pulmonary embolism. The method is based on the principle of optical spectroscopy using infrared light with a range from 650 to 1100 nm. The sensor of the device is located in the frontotemporal part at the border of the scalp. The saturation of the brain with oxygen is determined at rest in the supine position while breathing atmospheric air at all stages of surgical treatment in a continuous monitoring mode.


ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 406-409
Author(s):  
Thomas Henzler

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and acute and chronic pulmonary embolism represent severe cardiovascular diseases with a high mortality if left undiagnosed and untreated. Computed tomography of the chest plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of all three disorders. In acute pulmonary embolism, computed tomography pulmonary angiography has become the gold-standard imaging modality due to its high diagnostic accuracy, cost-effectiveness, 24-hour availability at most institutions, as well as the ability to diagnose alternative chest pathologies and right ventricular dysfunction within a single examination. In PAH, computed tomography of the chest is also deeply embedded within the diagnostic algorithm in order to exclude other causes of pulmonary hypertension, such as structural lung disease and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension of left heart disease. This article intends to provide a short overview on imaging techniques and characteristic findings in PAH, as well as acute and chronic pulmonary embolism.


2019 ◽  
Vol 248 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takehiro Hashimoto ◽  
Masaru Ando ◽  
Takamasa Kan ◽  
Nobuhiro Fujishima ◽  
Mari Yamasue ◽  
...  

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